May 11 • Cultural Insight

Eat What You Want Day

Celebrated every year on the 11th of May, Eat What You Want Day is a guilt-free holiday that encourages people to forget about calorie counting and just enjoy their favourite foods. In a world obsessed with diets, detoxes, and clean eating, this day asks a simple question: is food meant to be fuel, or is it meant to be enjoyed?

Speaking Discussion

Is short life with great food better than a long life with boring food?
Should the government tax sugar and fat to pay for the healthcare of the obese?
Why is eating the only addiction that society finds funny (e.g., pizza memes)?
If a pill gave you all your nutrients but no flavour, would you take it for 5 years to live 20 years longer?
What is your death row meal (your final meal if you were a prisoner)?

Activity 1: The Luxury Chef

The Task: You are a private chef for a billionaire who is on a strict vegan diet but is secretly miserable. Create a secret menu that is delicious and unhealthy but looks healthy to their personal trainer. Pitch the deception.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'Sugar is a more dangerous drug than tobacco.' 2. 'Food is meant for fuel, not for entertainment.' 3. 'A person who can't enjoy a burger is a person you shouldn't trust.'

Key Vocabulary

Hedonism (N) The pursuit of pleasure; sensual self-indulgence.
Pathological (Adj) Involving, caused by, or of the nature of a physical or mental disease.
Addiction (N) The fact or condition of being addicted to a particular substance, thing, or activity.
Nutrient (N) A substance that provides nourishment essential for growth and the maintenance of life.
Indulgence (N) The action or fact of indulging (yielding to a desire).

Fluency Catalyst

Native Phrase: When discussing impact, use: "To eat your heart out (to be very jealous or to eat a lot)."

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